Privacy Policy

Introduction

TheValueBot ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our AI-powered shopping assistant services.

This policy complies with applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us:

• Email Address: When you sign up for launch notifications or create an account
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), and profile preferences
• Search Queries: Product searches, preferences, and shopping requirements you input
• Contact Information: When you reach out to us through our contact form

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience (see Cookie Policy section)
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (not precise location)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To deliver AI-powered product recommendations based on your search queries
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and improve your user experience
• Communication: To send launch notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and ensure platform security
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Marketing: To send promotional communications (with your consent where required)

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., email signup)
• Contract Performance: To provide services you've requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers

• Affiliate Networks: Skimlinks, CJ Affiliate, Rakuten, Impact (for commission tracking)
• Analytics Providers: To understand user behavior and improve our services
• Cloud Hosting: To store and process data securely
• Email Service Providers: To send notifications and updates

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Enforce our terms and conditions
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security threats

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. You will be notified of any such change.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand user behavior and improve our services
• Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals and earn commissions (via Skimlinks and other networks)
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (EEA Users)

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, and share
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights

PIPEDA Rights (Canadian Residents)

• Right to Access: Access your personal information we hold
• Right to Correct: Challenge the accuracy of your information
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent to data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection
• Your explicit consent where required

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party retailers and websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (if you've provided your email)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.